Ripple Education

Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Ripple Education  •  £25k - £33k/yr  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Specialist Learning Support Assistant – Ashington

Mainstream & Specialist Education Settings | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who may need a different approach to education?

Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.

We’re looking for patient, resilient and compassionate Learning Support Assistants who can build positive relationships with young people and help them engage successfully with education.

Our specialist opportunities include supporting children and young people who may have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, additional SEND needs, have experienced disruption to their education, or require additional support to successfully engage with learning.

Opportunities Available

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants for:

  • Full-time positions
  • Part-time positions
  • Flexible and ad hoc work
  • Short and long-term placements

Why work with Ripple?

  • Weekly pay and holiday pay
  • Flexible and long-term opportunities
  • Access to specialist training and professional development
  • A friendly, supportive team who get to know you
  • Support from experienced teachers and education professionals
  • Placements matched to your skills, experience and availability

Want to know what it’s really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us.

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have:

  • Relevant experience supporting children or young people
  • A calm, consistent and compassionate approach
  • The ability to establish positive relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries
  • Confidence supporting children and young people with additional needs
  • A good understanding of safeguarding
  • The resilience and flexibility to adapt your approach to individual pupils
  • A willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development

A relevant Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification would be beneficial.

Previous experience within SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist education is highly valued. We also welcome applications from people with relevant experience in areas such as residential care, youth work or other child-focused settings whose skills and approach may transfer effectively into specialist education.

We’ll take the time to understand your experience, strengths and suitability before matching you with an opportunity.

The role

Depending on the placement, you may:

  • Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support
  • Support pupils with their learning and emotional development
  • Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and engagement with education
  • Support teachers in delivering structured lessons and interventions
  • Build trusted and consistent relationships with young people
  • Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
  • Support personal development, independence and life skills
  • Work closely with teachers, support staff and other professionals
  • Follow the setting and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

Safer Recruitment Requirements

We take our responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education’s rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
  • Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
  • Suitable professional references
  • Right to Work and identity checks
  • Qualification checks, where applicable
  • Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

Ready to join Ripple?

Apply today with your CV, or complete our application form directly:

https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, a full application form must be completed before interview.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Join our team and help create positive educational experiences for children and young people across the North East.

Ripple Education

About Ripple Education

We are a local supply agency providing high-quality services to the schools, nurseries, and educators of the North East 📍. At Ripple Education, we believe that children deserve nothing less than the highest standards of safety, education, care, and respect. Therefore, we strive to deliver excellence, going above and beyond in everything we do. ✨

Ripple Education exists to place the right person, not just a person, in every school and nursery. We are committed to doing what is best for children, not what is easiest. We bring integrity, quality and heart to education recruitment in the North East.

🛡️ Safeguarding

Our unwavering dedication to safeguarding children is the driving force behind every decision made at Ripple Education. We stringently follow all safer recruitment in education practices.

🤝 Integrity

Trust and transparency are the foundations of our work. We pride ourselves on prioritising the best interests of your children and team, ensuring honesty and openness every step of the way.

🌟 High Standards

We are wholeheartedly committed to delivering excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards to ensure everyone who works with or alongside us receives an exceptional service every time.

We proudly serve schools, nurseries and specialist provisions across the North East, building trusted relationships rooted in transparency, quality and genuine care. 🌱

Why was Ripple Education created?

🎯 Our mission is to raise the standard of supply in the world of education. We are 100% dedicated to improving the quality of staff provided and services received, therefore making positive contributions to children's achievements and a school's success.

We are committed to providing carefully selected, vetted, and trained staff to the schools with which we work, maintaining high standards of safety and education in everything we do.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Newcastle, GB
Year Founded
2022
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